In this powerful episode of The Leadership Toolkit, host Mike Phillips sits down with Amy Pechacek. She is a keynote speaker, leadership expert, and founder of Alpstra & Co. They have a raw and transformative conversation on authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, and leading a life aligned with purpose.
Amy shares her journey from the classroom to corporate boardrooms and reveals how a life-altering tragedy became the catalyst for building a leadership philosophy rooted in vulnerability, resilience, and faith. She unpacks the difference between toxic and empowering leadership, the importance of knowing yourself, and why being real — not perfect — is the key to influence.
🎯 Tools of the Trade: Top Takeaways You Can Use:
Align your personal and professional life — you only get one.
Authenticity means being vulnerable, not using “truth” to excuse bad behavior.
Great leaders empower others through belief and coaching.
Self-awareness is critical as you rise in leadership.
Feedback is a gift — try it on, keep what fits, discard the rest.
Whether you're leading a team, a company, or just yourself — this episode will challenge and inspire you to lead with greater clarity and intention.
Contact Information:
Amy Pechacek
Email: amy@alpstra.com
Links: LinkedIn.com/in/AmyPechacek
Mike Phillips
Email: mike@TheLeadershipToolkit.com
LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/LeadTheTeam
Twitter: @LeadershipTLT
YouTube: YouTube.com/@MikePhillips
Credits:
Hosted by Mike Phillips
Produced by The Leadership Toolkit Team
Guest: Amy Pechacek
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